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Echoes of ChildhoodThe upper concourse of Washington Dulles Airport. Dimly lit, the seats nearly empty. A man and a woman - Indian I … 316Payman Haghani’s 316 is a truly unconventional piece of cinema. It’s a movie that both has actors and doesn’t. Instead … Ae Fond KissI rewatched Ae Fond Kiss recently for the first time since it came out back in 2004. I was very young then and didn’t … Our Little SisterOur Little Sister is a Japanese melodrama that tells the story of a family’s joys and sorrows. Sachi, Chika, and Yoshiro … A Moment to Yourself Loved this photo by Reza Nezamdoust. I don’t know when it was taken, but it shows two girls, probably in Hormuzgan … The Foot Steps Of WaterMy reading today is from Sohrab Sepehri: Life’s a pleasant tradition. Life’s wing is as vast as death. Life’s a jump the … The Snows of KilimanjaroThe Snows of Kilimanjaro, from 1952 with Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner, was based on Hemingway’s story of the same name. … Good ol' HomerI went to the City Local Theater to see Nolan’s Odyssey honestly only because of all the comments, thoughts, and … Reflection on the past...It is humbling to realize that what shapes your life years from now, may be the most simple decision you made on an … Instant Karma!Out of every House episode, this one is my favorite. Randall is a billionaire. His teenage son Jack is sick. Bad stomach … The Comforting Indifference of Nature“Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over … BronsteinI always disliked anything ending in “-ism” especially communism. Having studied and witnessed what it brought to the … Kara-BurgutClosing my eyes; going back to when I was 15 and picked up this book from my grandfather’s library. It opened an …202511
Evening Contemplation 10Father Zosima is one of my favorite characters in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel The Brothers Karamazov. He serves as the … FirəngizI came across this old Azerbaijani movie and fell in love with this one scene. The filmmaker used an alternating camera … The Foot Steps Of WaterLife’s a pleasant tradition. Life’s wing is as vast as death. Life’s a jump the size of love. Life’s not something, we … Evening Contemplation 9I am reading James Legge’s translation of the Tao Te Ching Chapter 16.1 an ode to the power of non-forced, unhurried … La Vita è BellaI am joyful today as I read and contemplate this tanka by Ariwara no Narihira :) I have always known That at last I … Carpe Diem!Rest in peace, Robin Williams. We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute; we do so because we are members of the … Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri How did I even miss this movie when it came out? What a powerhouse performance! McDonagh wrote the role of Mildred Hayes … The Burden of ResponsibilityThe more life experience we gain, the richer books and movies become after we revisit them. One of my favorite … Moment of enlightenment Today, I was extremely happy while gathering with friends to mark the end of Norooz celebration. A memory from the past … Happeist moment of life“In fact no one recognizes the happiest moment of their lives as they are living it. It may well be that, in a moment of … Evening Contemplation 8When we blow out the sacred flame in a temple, we cast our own impurities onto what symbolizes the Buddha’s wisdom and …202442
We begin with rootsRoot is a concept I have been thinking and writing about a lot lately. In my opinion, it represents stability, culture, … Easy to Swallow, Hard to DigestI was watching this scene from the Marco Polo series where Kublai Khan was criticized about embracing Chinese traditions … Satori moment Today, I called my professor to thank him for everything he had done throughout the course. As we spoke, he became … Evening Contemplation 7Loved this lecture by Dr. Ghomshei. Two people were watching a movie where a white horse and a black horse were racing. … Mr. Marquez on my mind today“Races condemned to one hundred years of solitude did not have a second opportunity on earth.” This quote from Marquez’s … Evening Contemplation 6This scene from the movie Dances with Wolves: Just before John Dunbar’s marriage to Stands with a Fist, he shares a … Evening Contemplation 5I love this part of King Lear: Nothing will come of nothing: speak again. That’s when the king asks Cordelia, his … Located in a Vietnamese coffee shop: painting of a Vietnamese girl wearing a traditional hat (non … Evening Contemplation 4O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my … Evening Contemplation 3This amazing scene from Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… reflects profound teachings rooted in Zen, focusing on compassion … Babysitting Today, I am babysitting. An acquaintance unexpectedly asked me to take care of her little son while she took her exam … Moment of Reflection One must always see big. Greatness is in the gaze, not in what one looks at. André Gide Love in the Era of AI and Philosophy Spielberg produced this striking movie back in 2001, and I personally love the opening scene where Professor Hobby tries … Evening Contemplation 2The world may never see an actress of the stature of Irene Papas. In this famous scene from the classic Antigone, she … We don’t always have the chance to see ancient texts that tell us what our ancestors were thinking. … This conversation between King Baldwin and Balian of Ibelin is a masterclass, especially for those … A love as transformative as Boyle’s law! Pressure builds, love ignites :). My all-time favorite … I was reading up on Kabuki and came across this interesting picture that shows the significance of … When I was a kid, I loved reading simplified stories for children based on Rumi’s poetry. My … Evening Contemplation 1I’m reading my favorite part of Edward FitzGerald’s translation of Omar Khayyam and thinking you ill, ill twist of fate. … We are the flower, thou the sun! Forgive us, if as days decline — Emily Dickinson beautiful … Adieu, Samouraï 🖤 Julius Caesar Among Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar adaptations, Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1953 film is a favorite of mine. Marlon Brando … Kale Ghand-e Aziz :) It’s good to be back :) Faten :)Omar Sharif met Faten Hamama, a well-known Egyptian actress, before he became famous worldwide for his roles in “Dr. … In Search of the Moon The moon represents morality for me. When I look up, I always remember Albert Camus’ play Caligula. Morals guide our … Copie Conforme Watching this video that recently went viral on social media, it’s a behind-the-scenes moment from the movie Certified … Nexus Harari’s next book Nexus drops in September. I’m tempted to pre-order it, but I know I won’t have time to dive in right … Agha Reza-ye Aziz :) As I walk down Hakim Nezami Street, an older gentleman approaches me and offers some sweets. It’s a customary gesture on … Amaterasu and the Mirror TrickExplanation of the photo: Amaterasu, the sun goddess, got into a fight with her brother Susanoo, the storm god. She was … Urashima TaroUrashima Taro is my favorite story from Japanese fairytales, especially those from the Muromachi and Edo periods. I … Lawrence of Arabia Marlon Brando was first offered the iconic role of T.E. Lawrence in David Lean’s 1962 epic, “Lawrence of Arabia” but he … Tomatos 🍅In the middle of nowhere between Isfahan and Shiraz, we pulled over to a farmer selling his early batch of tomatoes from … Taurus ExpressIt’s not ancient history—1930. There used to be a time when you could travel with peace of mind on the Taurus-Express. … Favorite GOT scene: Arya Stark riding through the forest, finds Ed Sheeran singing around the … Koan of the DayTwenty monks and one nun, who was named Eshun, were practicing meditation with a certain Zen master. Eshun was very … Backgammon I’m walking in Bustan Park one morning and see people playing chess and backgammon. It reminded me of my high school … Twist of FateAll of my life, the women around me have knitted. My grandmother did, my aunt did, my aunt still does, and so does Mom. … Dostoevsky’s MasterpieceMy favorite part of The Brothers Karamazov is chapter five, where Ivan explains his poem, The Grand Inquisitor. In this … The Khan!I first discovered Vasily Yan (1875-1954) through my grandfather’s library. Picking up the book “Chengiz Khan”. His … Immortality Legends often borrow from each other, and we can see this among different cultures. In Greek mythology, Achilles’ mother … Foxes and HedgehogsIsaiah Berlin uses a fragment from Archilochus, “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing,” to …No posts matchTry another word.